Synonyms for decompress
ˌdi kəmˈprɛsde·com·press

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1. decompress, uncompressverb

   restore to its uncompressed form

   "decompress data"

   Synonyms:
   unwind, depressurise, loosen up, relax, uncompress, unbend, depressurize, slow down

   Antonyms:
   pack together, compact, compress

2. depressurize, depressurise, decompressverb

   decrease the pressure of

   "depressurize the cabin in the air plane"

   Synonyms:
   unwind, depressurise, loosen up, relax, uncompress, unbend, depressurize, slow down

   Antonyms:
   pack together, compact, compress

3. relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow downverb

   become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

   "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"

   Synonyms:
   straighten, slow down, unbend, depressurise, loosen, disentangle, warm up, slacken, depressurize, unlax, unroll, limber up, loosen up, slow, decelerate, unstuff, loose, slack up, wind off, slow up, uncompress, retard, relax, slack, unwind, make relaxed, unstrain

   Antonyms:
   pack together, compress, compact

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1. • Adjust
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1. List of paraphrases for "decompress":

   unzip, uncompress, unwind

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How to use decompress in a sentence?

1. Hope Solo:

   I think it's best for me to take a break, decompress from the stress of the last several months, and come back mentally and physically ready to positively contribute to the team.

2. Karolina Rzadkowolska:

   Alcohol tricks our brain into thinking it's highly pleasurable, but there's a whole world of passions and new activities you could discover when you start exploring new ways of having fun, it's perfectly okay to socialize or decompress with a drink, just change the drink. There are thousands of options these days.

3. Jackie Fortin:

   They really need time to be together and decompress after being separated for months.

4. Wendy Martinez Farmer:

   If you've had a rough call and need a minute, you can decompress in there.

5. Kristen Lee Costa:

   You want to have plenty of verbal exit strategies in your arsenal, some of my favorites: ‘Yes, that person can come off as bossy, but I also think she has a lot of leadership potential’ and ‘I understand you’re really frustrated right now, and I am happy to talk with you later, once you’ve had some time to decompress a bit.’.